Purpose
To be awarded to an individual who has provided exemplary service to the AAEP or a similar organization to the benefit of the horse, horse industry, or the profession of equine veterinary medicine. The award may be based upon a single achievement or a sustained effort in the form of AAEP committee work, service through other veterinary professional or equine-oriented organizations, or employment by the AAEP. The Distinguished Service Award is designated to recognize outstanding contributions and thus, may or may not be given annually.
Nominations
Nominations will be accepted from current AAEP members only. Click the button below to download the nomination form.
Past Recipients
2023
Julia H. Wilson, DVM, DACVIM
2021
James P. Morehead, DVM
2020
Mr. Keith Kleine
Mary Scollay, DVM
2018
William Kent Fowler, DVM
2016
William "Bill" Moyer, DVM
2015
Mr. Brad Mitchell
2013
Harry W. Werner, VMD
2012
Midge Leitch, VMD
2009
Scott E. Palmer, VMD
Sally J. Baker, APR
2008
Susan L. White, DVM ACVIM
2007
Gary L. Norwood, DVM
2006
Larry R. Bramlage, DVM MS
John E. Madigan, DVM
Claude A. Ragle, DVM
2005
Thomas R. Lenz, DVM MS
2004
Nathaniel A. White, II, DVM
2002
Steve Conboy, DVM
J. G. Merriam, DVM
2001
Nat T. Messer, IV, DVM
Mr. David L. Foley
2000
R. Bruce Hollett, DVM
Mrs. Lucy Kester